Players like Damion Downs
STSt.Louis City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamion Downs's profile ↗
The players most similar to Damion Downs are Samu Aghehowa, Isac Lidberg, Gorka Carrera Zarranz. Doppel rates Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Braian Romero scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Damion Downs is a penalty-box poacher, showcasing his finishing ability with 10 goals in 29 appearances this season. While he ranks in the lower percentiles for touches and duels, his knack for finding the back of the net places him among the top 20% of strikers for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. With a solid track record of availability, Downs is a reliable option to bolster any attacking lineup.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Damion Downs
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Gorka Carrera Zarranzsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 21 | €3.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Álex Foréssimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Kevin Viverossimilar↗ | Athletico | 26 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Matija Frigansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €7.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Ali Sowesimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 32 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damion Downs
≈ 100% Damion Downs · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Damion Downs · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Damion Downs · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Damion Downs?
Statistically, Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto) is the closest look-alike to Damion Downs — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Damion Downs?
By Doppel's fit score, Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto) is the closest profile to Damion Downs, with a 84/100 overall match. Isac Lidberg and Gorka Carrera Zarranz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Damion Downs?
Yes. Braian Romero (Vélez Sarsfield) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Damion Downs?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Damion Downs's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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